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The D Brief: Buildup near Venezuela continues; War plans for Nigeria; China’s 3rd carrier; Powder sickens 7 at Andrews; And a bit more.
08 Nov 2025 07:04 GMT
… Niger, France warns,” Semafor reported Friday.
And lastly this week: China … catapult-launch capabilities to Chinese naval aviation,” USNI News … three electromagnetic catapults, Chinese forces can sortie fighter … sea trials, “the Chinese navy launched its new …
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What We’re Watching: Orbán seeks Russian oil carveout from Trump, Nigerien uranium to pass through risky area, Israel hits southern Lebanon
08 Nov 2025 01:11 GMT
… oil firms. Oil refineries in China and India – the largest two … put his foot down?
Will Nigerien uranium reach Russia?
French officials … the ruling military junta in Niger to purchase 1,000 tons …
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Why Is President Trump Threatening A Humanitarian Intervention In Niger
07 Nov 2025 21:59 GMT
… quarters. On 4 November, China said it “opposes any … conference in Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China, “as … kind of concrete support China would offer should the … who was abducted in neighbouring Niger. The raid rescued Walton …
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China defends Nigeria: 4 reasons Beijing attacks Trump uver plans to strike Africa’s biggest economy
05 Nov 2025 14:51 GMT
… .
At a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning … Ghana, Niger, and Cameroon.
The geopolitical tug-of-war
China’s reaction … underscores the growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and …
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Trump’s threat: EU, ECOWAS, China back Nigeria as Senate moves to liaise with FG
05 Nov 2025 10:12 GMT
… States (ECOWAS), and China cautioned against actions undermining … regular press conference in Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, … strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian … U.S. presence in Niger, where it maintained two …
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Trump is not after Nigeria but China — the hidden war for Nigeria’s Soul
05 Nov 2025 06:07 GMT
… a prime target.
Across Zamfara, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, … with the Chinese President. The report might read:
“China is funding … sending a geostrategic message to Beijing and Abuja alike: “We … gold leaving Zamfara or Niger without record is carrying …
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US plans religious persecutors’ trial as China backs Tinubu
05 Nov 2025 00:55 GMT
… in Beijing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China …
Her remarks, circulated by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, read, “ … for over a decade, Niger Republic still suffers severe insecurity … years of US presence in Niger, what did they do …
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Nigeria’s mining policy failures: A sector tilted toward China, strangling small miners and fuelling illicit operations
04 Nov 2025 21:18 GMT
… visit to China, Minister Dele Alake announced that Chinese-backed companies … facility near the Kaduna-Niger border and the US$ … said a gold miner from Niger State. “They want to … the regulated economy.
Meanwhile, Chinese-backed operations appear largely …
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CIIE an indispensable platform for global cooperation, says former Nigerien diplomat
04 Nov 2025 10:55 GMT
… 4 (Xinhua) -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has … former Nigerien diplomat has said.
As the 8th China International … Import Expo (CIIE) is around the corner, former Nigerien … as a demonstration of China';s development paradigm and …
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‘Genocide can’t be ignored’: GOP lawmaker backs Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria
09 Nov 2025 11:05 GMT
… 'M A CHRISTIAN FROM NIGER. DON’T IGNORE HORRIFYING ATTACKS … as Washington looks to counter China’s dominance in Africa’s …